I was looking for Korean food & found this hidden gem. They have AMAZING food! The portions are great & fairly inexpensive. Extensive menu, lots of options to choose from. The staff were super friendly & the service was unexpectedly QUICK. Chicken Katsu Curry: the chicken was crisped to perfection. the whole dish was extremely rich & flavorful. I was expecting more curry but it didn't ruin the dish. Bulgogi Gimbap: HUGE gimbap roll! the veggies tasted fresh & the bulgogi was seasoned well, a nice hint of spice. asked for a side of sriracha on the side & it really elevated the flavor (super spicy!). extremely filling & dangerously delicious. I wish more people knew about this place. It is truly a hidden gem. I will definitely be returning to try more menu items. If you're in the mood for good Korean food, COME HERE. Thank you Seoul 1979 Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Overall: 10/10 read more

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My friends and I finally got to try Seoul 1979. Heads up, they close on Tuesdays ): They have classic Korean street foods, Gimbap, katsu, curry, sushi, appetizers, and more! Here's what we tried and my rating of them: Seoul 1979 Gimbap (9/10) Fire Pork Gimbap (10/10) Teokkbokki (10/10) Sotteok-Sotteok (8/10) Chicken Katsu with curry (10/10) Pork Katsu with Curry (9/10) The Seoul 1979 Gimbap has fish ham, pickle radish, cucumber, carrot, burdock, and egg. The Fire Pork Gimbap has spicy pork, pickle radish, cucumber, carrot, burdock, and egg. The Teokbokki has rice cake, fish cake, cabbage, green onion, and a boiled egg. The Sotteok-Sotteok is a skewered treat with sausage and crispy rice cake alternating with a few sauces. The chicken katsu was perfectly fried, nicely crispy, with the chicken being tender and juicy. The pork katsu was also perfectly fried and crispy. The curries came with the katsu plates and was delicious. Everything was really good and service was friendly. It's a small shop with about 6 tables that can seat 4 people at each. Cozy vibes, simple and aesthetic decor, and really yummy food. read more

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Spent the weekend at Gold River for a tennis match. Came here for a quick bite before heading home. Hubs found this hidden on Yelp. Arrived soon after they opened with one group there. Soon filling up by the time we ordered. The restaurant is nice and cozy, manned by a nice lady running the show. From greeting guests, the taking orders, running food from out of the kitchen, all with a smile. I love kimbap it's one of my favorite snacks. They also have cupbap which is without seaweed. All the same ingredients but in a bowl. Orders the tuna kimbap and bulgogi cupbap. Both fresh and tasty. Chicken curry cutlet. Crispy batter. Yummy katsu sauce with a side of curry and coleslaw. Love that dressing. Ttbeokki was not too spicy. Came on in a metal gold pot. Looved the fresh hard boiled egg and fish cake. Smaller Rice cake was nice and chewy We were in and out there in less than an hour feeling satisfied and full that we didn't eat dinner until much later. Too bad I was too full otherwise I'd tried the hotteok, another fav of mine. read more

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We moved to Rancho Cordova last year and have been wanting to try this Korean restaurant. It was hopping today with K-Pop music in the background and most of the tables being taken. Great selection of food, and it was so tasty. I had the chicken katsu with nigiri sushi. We also had the Bibimbap which was enough for 2-3 meals. Teriyaki chicken was accompanied by Cole slaw style salad and rice. We will definitely be back to try other food items. read more

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Lovely little hole in the wall Korean food spot in Rancho. They sell both street style food and full on meals. The prices are very fair and the service is great too. Highly recommend them. They do close at 2:30 for a break before dinner according to their schedule so keep that in mind. Everything here I have had is really good. My favorite was the katsu. Very crisp and thin! read more

Seoul 1979 - Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

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4.5/5.0 Stars. The two orders of Bulgogi Cupbap include miso and kimchi. The beef, rice, and vegetables are all tasty, good quality and prepared well. Everything tastes good and the prices are reasonable. The service is excellent. read more

Love this place and so do all my kids. Everything is delicious. Fresh food and always so good. Quick service and everyone super friendly. Have never been disappointed here. read more

What a surprise place for some Gimbap. This place is located in a plaza with a few other spots. It's kind of in the corner and is like a hole in the wall type of spot. As soon as I entered, I was greeted and was shown the menu. I ordered a few Gimbaps. I got the Veggie Gimbap and Bulgogi Gimbap. The flavor of the Bulgogi was very good. But the star for me was actually their Veggie Gimbap! I love beef, but the veggie Gimbap was seasoned perfectly and the texture was just right. Other places have overcooked, soggy veggies. This place had one of the best Vegetable Gimbaps I've had. I highly recommend the Veggi Gimbap, even if you're not vegetarian. When in the area, stop by Seoul 1979 and try their Gimbap. I'm sure the rest of their food is great as well, which I will definitely try out next time around! read more

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This place was good to try but I wouldn't come all the way out here again just to have this. I got a set menu with kimbap and ramen, kimbap was delicious but the ramen is literally just packaged ramen. My friends got the cupbap and it was yummy but nothing super special. We also got the seotok seotok, rice cake and sausage skewer, that was pretty tasty! Overall not bad but again nothing special. read more

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Hands down the best Korean spot around town . They have super affordable prices & the food taste amazing. Curry Chicken Katsu $14.99: This is our go to ! Deep fried chicken, side salad, creamy soy sauce flavor & curry on the side . Comes with white rice . Love the fried chicken with the sauce & the curry . It goes perfectly well together and everything in the dish compliments each other nicely . A MUST 5/5 Bulgogi Gimbap $7.95:This dish stars bulgogi tucked into a sushi wrap & has sweet and salty soy sauce flavor. This was my first time trying it & really enjoyed the flavor . It's basically like a sushi roll with bulgogi . Get the garlic creamy sauce for dipping 5/5 Chicken gangejong $9.95 : Deep fried spicy and crispy chicken cutlets in a spicy and sweet sauce . Reminded me of bon chon .Loved the flavor and went well with the bulgogi gimbap. Overall , I love the quality of the food and impressed with the pricing . Definitely a hidden gem . A go to spot if you're looking for some yummy korean food . read more

Seoul 1979 - Bulgogi Gimbap & Chicken Gangjeong - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

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We came here for a late lunch/early dinner and we were pleased with the service and quality of the food. We ordered: 1. Duo Set $12.95 (consisted of a Seoul Gimbap which is like a sushi roll but larger (see my video) and a ramen soup). 2. Tonkatsu Curry $14.99 Everything was tasty and we wish we would've known about the large bowl with the beef which I think was called Bibimbap. We will also try the Bulgogi next time. The ambiance of the place appeared to be clean and bright. There were a lot of people by the time we settled to eat; most of the tables were occupied. The only caveat I would suggest is to ask about the spice level. The ramen I ordered was on the extremely spicy side. I had to pour some water to dilute the spice. Overall, we would return and try some other items. read more

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If you've been Seoul searching, this is your place. Their kimchi stew was tangy with the right amount of spice. I got a spicy pork kimbab as well. It was a bit too sweet for me, but the kimchichigae - stole the show. There are a lot of other street food items I would like to come back and try. The customer service was amazing. The workers were so kind. I would highly recommend getting a bite here. read more

Seoul 1979 - Spicy pork kimpap - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

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authentic Korean food experience here. i had the cold noodles and very much enjoyed the flavor. reminds me of myeongdong! the service was super quick & hospitable. we even got banchan even though we weren't having kbbq so that was a super nice extra! 감사합니다 read more

My husband and I came here for dinner on a weeknight. We ordered the cold noodles and the Seoul set meal which included the kimbap, katsu curry, and a drink. The food is very fresh, especially the kimbap is definitely homemade and tastes much fresher than store bought ones. Cold noodles were so delicious, the texture of the noodles was chewy and I really appreciate how fresh the pickled radish and octopus are. The katsu was crispy and well-seasoned. Everything was delicious and fresh for a reasonable price. Our meal was about $50 in total, including the hotteok for dessert. Don't skip on their hotteok, fresh, delicious, and not too sweet! read more

Seoul 1979 - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

A minimalist restaurant that serves both Korean and Japanese food = yes for me. As soon as I entered, I had a feeling the food would taste somewhat like homecooked food...fortunately, I was right. I came in with a group of 6, and we got all of our food under 15 minutes, which was solid. What I ordered: Chicken Katsu Curry Kimchi Jjigae (pork) The chicken katsu was lightly breaded and came with a small portion of curry. The breaded chicken was golden brown, crispy, and still juicy. I wish the curry portion was a little bigger, but I can't complain much since it was both light and delicious. The kimchi jjigae was super hot (temp wise) and the spice level was enough to make me get some sips of water in between bites. I really enjoyed the bits of pork they had in there; I kept looking for more. It was a little bit warm inside, but overall, the restaurant is clean, quick, and tasty. I thought this restaurant was really fairly priced, especially for how delicious the food was. I'll be back again. read more

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Seoul1979 is another spot I wish we had discovered sooner! This Korean restaurant opened in our community in spring 2024, and as someone coming from LA who's always on the hunt for great Korean/Asian food, I'm so glad we found it. The meals are delicious and affordable. You have to try the Pork Tonkatsu--the sauce is on point, side salad is yum, and the curry side that comes with it is just as good. The Bulgogi Gimbap was tasty too, though I would have loved a dipping sauce on the side. The Korean ramen broth was packed with flavor, and I love how it's served in the pot, such a cute touch. My husband ordered the Korean Corndog, and I normally wouldn't go for that, but it was surprisingly very tasty as well! Service is friendly and efficient, parking was easy, and the dining area is comfortable. The only thing I'd change is the visibility--it's a little hidden, and I wish they had a bigger sign so more people could spot it from the street. I've already been telling my local friends about Seoul1979 and will definitely be back soon. A good quick weekday lunch or dinner spot. Worth supporting! read more

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Seoul good! This small, locally owned Korean spot delivers on Korean street food. Everything is seasoned really well and packed with bold, savory flavor. The chicken katsu was especially good: perfectly breaded with a satisfying crunch, juicy and tender inside, and full of umami flavor. The only small critique would be serving the sauce on the side to help keep that crispy coating intact. Bonus points for also offering fresh sushi, which was a pleasant surprise and rounded out the menu nicely. If you're craving flavorful, well-seasoned Korean street food, this place is definitely worth checking out. Other: -$$ -credit/tap pay -plenty of parking -bathroom inside -good for smaller groups -friendly service -locally owned** read more

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Went back to Seoul 1979 again for dinner because we didn't want to cook tonight and it did not disappoint. This time we tried takeout instead of dining in, but the food was just as good, prepped well, and ready before I even walked in the door. Will definitely continue recommending this place if you're craving some Korean cuisine local to the greater Rancho area. I had the bulgogi gimbap and a Philly roll. I love how they prepare the gimbap, I can taste a little of each item packed into them- bulgogi, egg, veggies, and of course rice with the seaweed shell. The sushi was great as well, definitely on par or better than any sushi specific restaurant. read more

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Dinner by happenstance, customer by choice! This spot comes up highly rated when you search for 'dinner' near the new Picklr location. We decided to give it a GO! It's a pretty simple restaurant, nestled almost in the corner of a shopping center/area. The street entrance is a little tricky, so don't miss the turn! When you walk in they greet you and ask you to find a table. However, you order at the counter and then bring out the food. They have a fridge of drink options, fountain sodas, and iced water at a little station. Their menu is predominately Korean, especially K-street food, and sushi! I opted, as I do for my first time at many Korean restaurants, for the Bibimbap, add extra protein. I went for the beef/bulgogi option. It was a very good portion, which I was not expecting. My only 'gripe' was that the egg was more fried than I preferred. I wish it was more over easy with a runny yolk. Nothing to be upset about, but just a preference thing. This also came with miso soup and kimchi gor, for dine in only. Overall, it is generally clean and a simple restaurant. The vibrant yellow walls brighten up the space and I enjoy their logo (or mascot). The staff, which I think there was one and a chef, was really kind and attentive to our table. Sometimes surprise restaurant finds turn out to be future 'go to' spots! read more

This place used to be a great little Hawaiian restaurant, so I swung by to see what it had taken its place. I decided to come in for lunch. Nothing fancy, just tables with some nice artwork on the wall. I decided to start with the Seoul 1979 gimbap, which is kind of like a "Korean sushi." it was very good. All of the ingredients played very well together, I liked the pickled veg in it, and the egg was just the right amount. It did overpower anything else. From there, I went to my usual Korean standby, the beef Bibimbap. Again, it was very good. The one thing I didn't care for, was that the egg was hard. No yolk whatsoever, and that's one thing that I really love, is to have some of that yolk drip down into my food. There was none of that. Saying that, it was still very good. All of the ingredients played very well with each other, the veggies were done just right, the beef was not tough and it had a wonderful marinated flavor. It came with a gochujang sauce on the side, I know there are different levels of heat on this sauce, and I asked her if it was spicy, and she said it was mild. . It had just a tiny bit of a spice, just enough that I knew it was there, and it added a very good flavor to the dish. The meal also came with a small bowl of miso soup, which was very good as well. It had a deep flavor to it. The meal also came with a small side of kimchi but it was a little bit too strong for me. Prices were reasonable, considering half of my meal came home with me. I would love to come back and try more things. Thank you. read more

Seoul 1979 - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

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-Amazing service with very friendly people -Clean interior and bathroom -Very tasty food options -Generous portions What else can you ask for? Come give Seoul 1979 a try! read more

Seoul 1979 - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

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Host/ owner(?) was nice and welcoming. Ttobokki was delicious. But generally what we ordered, Bibimbob and meat was the sweet side of seasoning in my opinion. read more

I ordered tteobokki from here to go, and it was quite good! The sauce was kinda different from other tteobokki that I've had in Korea and in America - the one here was more savory and somewhat peppery. The rice cakes were super chewy and good so it really hit the spot for me. read more

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Came here for lunch and got the bulgogi gimbap. It came out super fast. It is filled with good ratios of meat and veggies. Good price for the portion as well. Would definitely recommend if you are craving gimbap! read more

Seoul 1979 - Bulgogi Gimbap - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

THIS PLACE IS INCREDIBLE!! So good and they had so many options!! We looked up anywhere open and this place popped up and we are so glad it did. All the portions were a great size and the flavor was incredible (definitely spicy if you are looking for that). Genuinely couldn't recommend this place enough the service was super fast and great and there was a good amount of seating so definitely think it's a great spot if you are looking for great Korean food! read more

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Highly recommend their bibimbap and Korean street food (chicken gangjeong, hotteok). A Korean restaurant serving Korean and Japanese food. You order food and then sit down. They serve large portions with friendly staff. While they don't have the wide selection of Korean dishes, it's great for takeout or if you're craving gimbap, sushi, rice plates, bibimbap, or Korean street food (which is rare to find at a restaurant) And if you want a smaller size, they also have cupbap! Only downside is that they don't have reusable silverware, cups, or sauces. Easy parking in the lot with brightly lit interior. read more

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Tucked into the corner of a shopping center with only one way in, blink and you'll miss it. You order at the counter and then sit and wait for your Togo or here order. There is a variety of items on the menu to select from for this little mom and pop shop. There are plenty of tables to sit at and it is very clean with plenty of lighting and BG music playing. I did come in on a weekend so it might not have been as busy as it would be during the week since this is by a office area of Rancho. Check your order! My order was sadly wrong but I ordered to go and didn't notice until I got home T_T But everything was still super good so I guess it worked out :-P Love the CupBop! So glad I found a place that does it!!! read more

Always a fun place to take my son and parents. The calamari is excellent. My favorite thing there is the Next Level sushi roll! Service is friendly and fast. read more

Food was fast hot and very flavorful. Each bite was another layer of flavors. Perfectly balanced. It's a bit of a drive for me but it's definitely worth to try. Will definitely be back to try more. So yummy. Excellent Customer service. Open area seating good for big and small tables. read more

Seoul 1979 - Chicken Teriyaki Chicken Cupbap - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

159 (now 160) 5-star reviews for good reason. Delicious fresh sushi, authentic and fresh Korean bibimbap and gimbal and sweet staff. Who needs flashy when the food is this good and reasonably priced? Tucked in the corner of a small shopping area. Just go. Yelpers convinced me to try it, and I'm joining the fan club. read more

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It was a rainy day and came here after church with some friends. wasn't sure about driving that far to this place but what a gem. this place feels very Hong Kong Cafey~cozy. One lady was running the register, taking orders and busing the tables. and Korean food is not easy to make, but I found this place charming, the food was very authentic, tasty and good. I ordered the stone pot bimbimbap and it hit the spot! tasted fresh and not cheap and well priced. and I actually came here with Theresa who reviewed this place as well lol. so I had a very good first experience. This is very Mom and pop kind of place but not hole in the wall you need to wear your bulletproof vest location. so I'd love to come back! read more

Food: The Buddy package was perfect for someone looking for all the yummy street foods in one! The gimbap was delicious with the perfect blend of veggies,egg,ham and sesame oil. Service: You need to order your food at the register, but it gets to you super fast and hot! Water is self serve. But the waitress is so alert, nice and a mind reader! Ambiance: This was the best part. The vibe truly makes you feel like you're in a little korean cafe somewhere in seoul. Love this place. Will come back. read more

Seoul 1979 - j Jjol-Myeon(Spicy Chewy noodle) - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Service was great they were so nice and fast, I went around 1:15pm on a Thursday. The decor is so cute, like modern and clean, yet playful. Food is amazing! I got the Seoul 1979 topokki and added cheese, next time I will add noodles as well to take it to an even more elevated meal. I also got the Bulgogi gimbap which was so yummy and fresh! I was recommended to this place by a coworker and will definitely be back read more

Seoul 1979 - Seoul 1979 Topokki - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

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Small restaurant inside strip mall. Ordered at counter, food served at table. We tried the buddy set (Seoul 1979 kimbap, topokki, and deep fried). The deep fried came with 2 pieces of gyoza, fried seaweed roll, and fried sweet potato. The seaweed roll had noodles inside. My husband loved the topokki sauce. He would have licked the pot if he could. Kimbap was fresh. The deep fried items were crispy and delicious. I ate them without the sauce that came with it. Glad we stopped in to try Korean street food. read more

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I can't believe I just found out about this spot! The high ratings and reviews are true. This local family owned restaurant is wonderful and full of delicious food they offer! Service is wonderful, patient, and attentive. The food is made to order and it was brought out in a timely manner. I look forward to coming back with my family and friends. read more

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Affordable prices and good food! My friends and I(4 of us) shared the family set for only $39.95 and that was enough to make us full! It came with grilled chicken cupbap, gimbap, ramen, topokki, and 1 drink. My favorite was the gimbap! read more

Seoul 1979 - Family set $39.95 - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Came in on a Friday around lunch time and it wasn't busy. The inside was very clean with several tables. The menu had different gimbaps, Korean street foods, stews, and plated items. There were plenty of vegetarian and seafood options. Loved that the menu had hottoek and sausage-rice skewers! The staff was helpful and told me it would be a 5-10 minute wait. Food came out faster than the 10 minutes. I got the Seoul 1979 gimbap and bulgogi gimbap. The rolls were huge! Filled with lots of veggies, like carrots, cucumber. Wished there was a little more egg or ham in the Seoul gimbap. But the bulgogi had lots of meat in it and the bulgogi was tender and sweet. Definitely some great gimbap for the price. Hope to be back to try their other menu items! read more

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This is by far the best kimchi fried rice and fire pork gimbap I've ever had! I ordered through DoorDash for pick-up since my husband was unwell, and I needed a little time out of the house. Seoul 1979 was only 7-10 minutes away, and I was craving something that felt like a homemade meal rather than fast food. They absolutely delivered! The young lady at the front handed me my food and let me know it had just been prepared, so it was still hot. She was very soft-spoken and polite. I believe her mom came out briefly to greet some regulars, which shows how much they value the community. She even remembered their orders--it was such a thoughtful touch! The food hit the spot, and I'll definitely be back. I usually stick to what I know, but this place has me wanting to explore their entire menu. It's tucked away in a corner, so look for Hot Bunz, turn into the parking lot, then hook a right and a left. You order at the counter, and there's plenty of seating if you'd like to dine in. For the price, they give you a very generous portion. I couldn't even finish it all in one sitting and saved some for the next day--it was just as amazing reheated! Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Seoul 1979 - Kimchi Fried Rice - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

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Everything was delicious, chicken Katsu was crispy and juicy. My partner had the Kimchi fried rice and stated "extremely flavorful, soft fluffy rice packed with flavor". Service was excellent, attentive, and efficient. We can't wait to return for more! read more

The food was good and flavorful. There's both a Korean and Japanese menu. A pretty big variety to choose from. We opted for: usual chicken teriyaki for the kiddos, bimbimbap, pepperfin, my spicy roll, and edamame. Bimbimbap: comparable to those major Korean restaurants (if not even better). My son loved the bulgogi meat. Flavorful and he was asking for more. Chicken Teriyaki and rice: This is a staple we order at almost any restaurant. The chicken prices were small which we like bc less cutting I have to do. The teriyaki sauce was really good. Not too sweet. Pepperfin - I wasn't expecting too much bit the flavorful sauce was amazing. The jalapeño had just the right amount of spice. We definitely would not mind coming back for lunch. read more

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